Added 9 October 2026 ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: tītillōsus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ticklish at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Difficult to handle; requiring great tact. delicate negotiations with the big powers Related Words: delicatedifficulthardsensitiveticklesometicklytendertouchypricklesomesoretender-handedtickle Back to today's word